The 35% Fee Cashback Program, Explained

Fee cashback is one of the more straightforward parts of Padre Terminal, but a few details about timing and calculation are worth understanding upfront so you know exactly what to expect on your first trade.

How the rebate is calculated

Every filled order on the terminal generates a trading fee, same as on any exchange or trading interface. Padre Terminal's referral program returns up to 35% of that fee back to the wallet that placed the trade, denominated in SOL regardless of which chain the trade happened on.

There's no minimum trade size and no minimum volume threshold to start earning — the rebate applies from your very first filled order.

When does the cashback land?

Rebates are typically credited automatically after the trade settles on-chain — you don't need to submit a claim or wait for a manual payout cycle. If you don't see it immediately, give it a few minutes for the settlement to fully confirm on the relevant network before assuming something's wrong.

Does holding a specific token increase my rate?

No — the 35% rebate applies based on your referral link/code, not on holding any particular asset. This is worth stating clearly because some trading platforms tie better rates to holding a native token; Padre Terminal's program doesn't require that.

Where to check your cashback history

1. Open the terminal and go to your account/wallet panel.
2. Look for the "Rewards" or "Cashback" tab.
3. You'll see a running total plus a per-trade breakdown of fees paid vs. rebated.

A realistic way to think about it

Cashback reduces your effective trading cost — it isn't a source of profit on its own, and it doesn't offset losses from a trade going against you. Think of it the way you'd think about a cashback credit card: useful for lowering the cost of activity you were already going to do, not a reason to trade more than you otherwise would.